By now, I think you know just how much I love saving money. I would almost go as far as to say that I'm obsessed with it.But I wasn't always that way. There was a time - when I was really, really, unhappy with my life - that I turned to shopping as a tool to help me feel better. Thankfully, … [Read more...]
The Super Simple Strategy That Saved Us $15,633 On Our Mortgage
Financial decisions are tough. Even if you have a head for numbers, can take emotion out the game like nobody's business, and are a budgeting rockstar, making complex decisions can still be tough, especially when it comes to paying off your mortgage early.Case in point: our … [Read more...]
The Frugal Girl’s Guide To Building A Home Gym
In 2016, I've been working on taking better care of myself. Why?Because while I'm happier than I've ever been, I'm also busier than I've ever been, and I've been noticing the scale slowly creeping up, my energy levels dwindling, and I've been less able to manage my stress levels. … [Read more...]
Hurry! Stretch Your Swagbucks Even Further Before July 17th!
Ah, July! Between Independence Day, picnics, BBQs and family vacations, it may be the best month of all! To make it even better, MyGiftCardsPlus is setting off fireworks with their July Favorites promotion!Earn Cash Back* + 100 SB Bonus when you purchase eBay, Southwest, Old Navy, Groupon, and … [Read more...]
The 6 Different Types of Insurance Policies That Should Be A Part Of Your Financial Plan
Earlier this year, when the hubs and I reviewed our spending from last year and set up our 2016 budget, we talked about incorporating more (and better) insurance into our financial plan.Now, 6 months later, we're finally putting the final touches on all 6 different types of insurance policies … [Read more...]
9 Things The Gilmore Girls Taught Us About Money
I have a confession to make: I’ve been binge-watching Gilmore Girls in an effort to re-watch the entire series before the revival comes out. The revival which everyone thought was going to come out July 1st, but actually won’t be done until Fall. They totally psyched us out.But still, … [Read more...]
The Gift of Freedom: The Comprehensive Guide To Establishing Your Child’s Credit
What is the mark of becoming an adult? Is it your 18th birthday? Your first car? Your first apartment? College graduation? Your first house? Technically, adulthood begins when a child turns 18, but since most are still in high school, I wouldn't consider that the defining moment.I'll cut … [Read more...]
How Much Is Summer Costing You?
Last week, the New York Times ran an interesting article called The Families That Can't Afford Summer, and it really struck a chord with me.The article start with a story, one that I've only though about in the back of my mind, hoping that by the time I have to deal with it, I'll have a good … [Read more...]
7 Of The Best Free Financial Gifts You Can Give Your Children
Matt & I's parenting philosophy is one of hard work. Meaning that we demand our daughter work for things, use her manners, and help out around the house. We'd like to think that we're stricter than most parents, and when people tell us that we're hard on our daughter, we take that as a … [Read more...]
Summer Reading: Best Books To Read By The Pool
Summer days with a toddler that thinks she's a fish mean lots of hours logged at the pool. To me, this means I'll finally get some much-needed time to catch up on some of the most entertaining, educational, and enriching books of 2016. I've set a goal to read one book per week - altnerating … [Read more...]
